Quick Lube Technician (Entry Level) – Automotive

Why wait to make a career out of doing what you love? Some of our best master technicians started as quick lube techs. So if working on cars gets your gears moving, contact us today. As a quick lube tech, you’ll start by being responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. And with a little hard work and dedication, who knows where you’ll be able to go? At our dealership, the door is always open. And so are your options.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform multipoint inspections
• Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors
• Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed-air powered grease guns
• Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentials, rear axle housings and shackles
• Check tire pressure
• Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
• Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
• Add water to radiator and battery
• Replace oil and air filters
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct
• Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Qualifications

• Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information
• Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions
• Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing. May also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs. This position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place.

Compensation

Earn up to $40,000 per year based on performance and experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid Uniforms
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Employee Pricing on New Vehicles
• Free Access to the Preston Auto Fitness Center

About Us

At Toyota of Erie we pride ourselves on giving back to the community. That’s why at Toyota of Erie we developed our Community Support Program to partner with local non-profit organization to help those who are in need and to help make Erie an even better place to live and work. In 2021 we donated $5,500 to Presque Isle Partnership, Erie Special Olympics, Erie Playhouse, Family Services of NW PA, Erie’s Black Wall Street, Dr. Gertrude A Barber Center, Inner-City Neighborhood Art House, Emma’ Footprints, Supportive Living Services, Erie Humane Society, The Door Student Services, Erie Youth Soccer Associated, Autism Society of NW PA, and the Erie Rescue Mission. We are excited continue are partnership with these great organizations and develop relationships with new organizations in the future.